Shoah
Originally released in 1985. Shoah is a documentary/history film. directed by Claude Lanzmann. With a runtime of 9h 26m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Claude Lanzmann, Simon Srebnik, and Michael Podchlebnik
Synopsis
Director Claude Lanzmann spent 11 years on this sprawling documentary about the Holocaust, conducting his own interviews and refusing to use a single frame of archival footage. Dividing Holocaust witnesses into three categories – survivors, bystanders, and perpetrators – Lanzmann presents testimonies from survivors of the Chelmno concentration camp, an Auschwitz escapee, and witnesses of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, as well as a chilling report of gas chambers from an SS officer at Treblinka.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 21, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
9h 26m
566 minutes total
User Rating
8.2/10
Excellent (214 votes)
Box Office
$20.2K
Worldwide gross
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Revenue
- $20,175
Production Companies
- Historia
- Les Films Aleph
- Ministère de la culture
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shoah about?
Director Claude Lanzmann spent 11 years on this sprawling documentary about the Holocaust, conducting his own interviews and refusing to use a single frame of archival footage. Dividing Holocaust w...
Who directed Shoah?
Shoah was directed by Claude Lanzmann.
How long is Shoah?
Shoah has a runtime of 9 hours and 26 minutes (566 minutes total).
When was Shoah released?
Shoah was released on April 21, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shoah?
The main cast of Shoah includes Claude Lanzmann, Simon Srebnik, Michael Podchlebnik, Motke Zaidl, Jan Karski.
Is Shoah worth watching?
Shoah has a user rating of 8.2/10 based on 214 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.